1 MINUTES OF THE
SPECIAL MEETING
OF THE ADELANTO CITY COUNCIL,
ADELANTO PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY,
ADELANTO PUBLIC UTILITY AUTHORITY,
THE ADELANTO COMMUNITY BENEFIT CORPORATION,
AND THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY BOARD
November 22, 2022
A. CALL TO ORDER – SPECIAL MEETING
The Adelanto City Council held the Regular Meeting on Wednesday, November 16, 2022, via teleconference 1-415-655-0001 - conference code 146 275 0870 of the Governmental Center located at 11600 Air Expressway, Adelanto, California. Mayor Reyes called to order the regular closed session at 7:02 p.m.
Council Members present: Evans, Jeannette, Jones, Mayor Pro Tem Jones and Mayor Reyes.
Invocation: Jeannette
Flag Salute: Bones
B. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Reyes opened public comment at 7:04 p.m.
Richard “Bones” Slaughter shared that the Veterans are behind the city and are supportive. He stated they wanted to be visible in the city and the community.
Mayor Reyes closed public comment at 7:06 p.m.
C. PRESENTATIONS
1. Presentation by Fahoum of Zencity.
Fahoum Fahoum provided a presentation on behalf of Zencity.
D. CONSENT CALENDAR
MOTION APPROVING THE CONSENT CALENDAR AS PRESENTED
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Reyes seconded by Council Member Jeannette to approve the consent calendar as presented.
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2 1. Waiver of Full Reading of Ordinances. Proposed action to waive full reading (except title) of all ordinances appearing on this City Council agenda as authorized by Government Code Section 36934, unless otherwise directed by the City Council.
2. Consideration and Approval of A 30-Day Resolution Regarding the Conduct of Teleconferenced Meetings of the City Council and other City Bodies Under Government Code Section 54953(E)
RESOLUTION NO. 22-79
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ADELANTO, COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO, CALIFORNIA,
PROCLAIMING A LOCAL EMERGENCY, RATIFYING THE
PROCLAMATION OF A STATE OF EMERGENCY BY GOVERNOR
NEWSOM ON MARCH 4, 2020, AND REAUTHORIZING REMOTE
TELECONFERENCE MEETINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL, CITY BOARDS,
AND ALL COMMISSIONS OF THE CITY OF ADELANTO, FOR THE PERIOD FROM OCTOBER 26, 2022, THROUGH NOVEMBER 25, 2022, PURSUANT TO
BROWN ACT PROVISIONS SET FORTH UNDER GOVERNMENT CODE
SECTION 54953(e)
3. Approve Resolution 22-80, adopting the Five-Year Measure I Capital Project Need Analysis for Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Through 2027-2028.
RESOLUTION NO 22-80
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ADELANTO, SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE FIVEYEAR CAPITAL PROJECT NEEDS ANALYSIS (FY 2023/2024 THROUGH FY 2027/2087) FOR MEASURE "I" 2010-2040 EXPENDITURE.
Motion carried 5-0 (Evans, Jeannette, Jones, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voting yes).
E. ADELANTO PUBLIC UTILITY AUTHORITY CONSENT CALENDAR
MOTION APPROVING THE CONSENT CALENDAR AS PRESENTED
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Reyes seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Ramos to approve the consent calendar as presented.
1. Waiver of Full Reading of Ordinances. Proposed action to waive full reading (except title) of all ordinances appearing on this City Council agenda as authorized by Government Code Section 36934, unless otherwise directed by the City Council. 63 City Council Minutes
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3 2. Approval of the change order to perform additional work on the Jonathan Street and Auburn Avenue water main improvement project and authorize the Executive Director to execute the change order request.
Motion carried 5-0 (Evans, Jeannette, Jones, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voting yes).
F. NEW BUSINESS
1. DISCUSSION ITEM. VETERANS MEMORIAL FLAGS. (CITY MANAGER) RECOMMENDATION – No recommendations at this time, staff to receive and discuss and receive feedback.
Joy Jeannette presented the staff report.
Mayor Reyes opened public comment at 7:31 p.m.
Bones shared he is in support of the item.
Magda shared she is in support of the item.
Claude mentioned that it’s a great idea and to make sure that the specs are checked to prevent stress cracks.
Heather shared her support for the item and gave other locations throughout the city that should also have flags.
Citizen shared his support and thought it would be nice to have a flag for POW recognition.
Miguel Soto shared his support.
Mayor Reyes closed public comment at 7:39 p.m.
There was no recommendation at this time.
2. DISCUSSION ITEM. DEDICATION OF POND TO THE VETERANS. (CITY MANAGER) RECOMMENDATION – No recommendations at this time, staff to receive and discuss and receive feedback.
Joy Jeannette gave an oral report.
Council Member Evans asked for clarification for what is being asked to do.
Further discussion ensued.
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4 Mayor Reyes opened public comment at 7:48 p.m.
Bones spoke about the options to honor all Veterans.
Magda shared she would like to see women incorporated into the memorial.
Citizens spoke about the fallen soldier statue and adding each of the branches of the military around the statue to honor each branch and include females.
Heather spoke about federal grants being available to fund the project. She spoke about having a wall.
Pastor Tom shared that the city hall is not the best place for the memorial. He shared that he thinks that park would be better utilized at the park where there is more traffic from the public.
Mayor Reyes closed public comment at 7:56 p.m.
Mayor Reyes opened public comment at 7:56 p.m.
Citizen shared his support and hopes that money doesn’t interfere and stop it from happening.
Mayor Reyes closed public comment at 7:58 p.m.
Mayor Pro Tem Ramos spoke about the item and various ideas.
3. DISCUSSION ITEM. CHANGING STREET NAMES – CHAMBERLAINE WAY TO CAPTAIN CRIPPEN AND AIR EXPRESSWAY TO CHAMBERLAINE WAY. (COUNCIL MEMBER
JEANNETTE)
RECOMMENDATION – No recommendations at this time, staff to receive and discuss and receive feedback.
Council Member Jeannette presented the staff report.
Council Member Evans shared her concerns regarding the item.
Council Member Jones shared his concerns.
Mayor Pro Tem Ramos shared his concerns with the item and feels that if the council moves forward that they should use the full name of the captain.
Contracted Engineer Saba explained the process of changing a street name.
Mayor Reyes opened public comment.
Paul Marsh spoke about changing the street names to honor local veterans.
Harold Malley said it doesn’t matter what you change it to. He said it is going to get changed over and over again.
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5 Magda shared the same thoughts as Harold.
Heather feels it should be the full name as well.
A citizen spoke about the gang violence.
Lee spoke about the community not calling for it and that it’s a Council Member calling for it.
Further discussion ensued.
4. DISCUSSION ITEM. UPDATE ON VARIOUS STOP SIGNS REQUESTED IN THE CITY. (CITY
MANAGER/CITY ENGINEER)
RECOMMENDATION – No recommendations at this time, staff to give and update.
City Manager Flores presented the staff report.
Discussion ensued regarding the item.
Mayor Reyes asked someone to look into the stop signs at Bellflower and Lawson as well Stevens and Kemper. City Clerk Lopez confirmed those are on the list.
Mayor Reyes opened public comment at 8:42 p.m.
Mayor Reyes closed public comment at 8:42 p.m.
G. ADJOURNMENT
The next Regular Meeting of the City Council will be held on December 14, 2022 at 7:00 p.m.
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Reyes seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Ramos to adjourn the meeting at 8:43 p.m.
Motion carried 5-0 (Evans, Jeannette, Jones, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voting yes). _________________________
Gabriel Reyes, Mayor
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Brenda Lopez, City Clerk
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